by Mike McFadden | Jul 2, 2018 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
New OSHA regulations can be challenging to fully understand, implement, and comply with, and the new beryllium standard is no exception. In a recent interview with Nilfisk, Tom Anthos, our Vice President, explains why we need a beryllium exposure standard, suggests...
by Mike McFadden | May 29, 2018 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
Manufacturing facilities are expected to run at optimum efficiency to maximize output and reduce costs. And while the expectations of “lean manufacturing” can bring added pressure to management-level personnel, homing in on output and cost metrics can reveal...
by Mike McFadden | Apr 18, 2018 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
OSHA’s new silica rule seems complex on the surface, but as you start digging into the fine print, you’ll find it’s a well-designed regulation with the intention of making compliance easier for the construction industry. To understand how manageable complying with the...
by Mike McFadden | Apr 10, 2018 | Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene
If you work in the construction industry, you probably hear a lot about OSHA’s new silica rule. The rule looks a little different than most exposure laws, but after digging into the details, you’ll probably find that compliance is well within reach for companies of...
by Mike McFadden | Aug 25, 2017 | Industrial Hygiene
Facilities management is one of the most time-consuming professions there is. Between keeping tabs on employees, monitoring the budget, and everything that else that happens to fall into your lap, it can be hard to remember some maintenance issues that are out of...
by Mike McFadden | Jul 26, 2017 | Ergonomics
Desk jobs can wreak havoc on our otherwise-active bodies. While a sedentary lifestyle is never ideal, a high-quality ergonomic chair can help reduce the risk of back pain and injury. There’s something out there for every budget, and an ergonomic chair is worth...